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    7621 S Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL 60619

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    $2,300,000

    COMMERCIAL - Chicago, IL

    Property size:
    18,000 SF
    Lot size:
    0.31 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $127/SF
    Added:
    Jan 16, 2026
    Days on Market:
    112
    Last Refresh:
    May 8 at 2:06 am

    Property Features for 7621 S Cottage Grove Avenue

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    20263080040000
    Size
    18,000 SF
    Lot size
    0.31 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Annual Amount
    147222

    Utilities

    Cooling system
    Central Air

    Building Details

    Floors in Building
    3
    Building materials
    Brick, Concrete

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    Listing Contact
    Mark Ahmad
    Mark Ahmad

    Listing agent Mark Ahmad License #471007186

    Listing office Century 21 Circle 3372 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

    Listing date Jan 16, 2026

    MLS# 12548055

    Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Significant value‑add opportunity with the non‑franchise motel license.
    • Eligible for substantial City of Chicago grants and TIF funding for facade improvements and full building renovation.
    • Located within the Greater Chatham Initiative - 87th Street Corridor Improvement Zone.
    • Strategic location in the well‑established Chatham neighborhood with strong traffic counts and walking distance to retail, services, and neighborhood amenities.
    • Proximity to major transportation and key attractions.
    • Offers compelling rehab, redevelopment, and potential revenue‑generating opportunities.

    Overview

    Chicago Motel with Restaurant Building

    This is a 3-story, California-style exterior corridor motel featuring 34 rooms, constructed in 1974. A separate restaurant building is positioned at the front of the property. The property includes main-level parking and is situated on a total land area of 13,392 square feet, with a total building area of 18,000 square feet. It is located in the Chatham neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. The property offers potential for rehabilitation, redevelopment, and revenue generation as a non-franchise motel. The City of Chicago does not issue new non-franchise motel licenses. The location is within walking distance of retail, services, and neighborhood amenities and benefits from strong traffic counts. It is approximately 1 mile east of the Dan Ryan Expressway and about 3 miles from the Obama Presidential Library. The property is situated within the Greater Chatham Initiative - 87th Street Corridor Improvement Zone. The City of Chicago supports this area through grants and TIF funding. It is eligible for facade improvements and full building renovation grants and qualifies for public incentives, potentially reducing capital outlay and increasing ROI.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Empire Motel Hotel & Motel Barbara Ann's Motel Hotel & Motel

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Skin Care Clinic

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Similar Places Nearby

    • The Woodlawn 1200 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
    • Empire Motel 7621 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    • Barbara Ann's Motel 7621 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    • East of the Ryan 914 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
    • Mommie-o 8222 s calumet ave, chicago, il 60619

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    City
    Chicago
    County
    Cook
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -87.6049499
    Latitude
    41.7561206

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Motel - 34-room motel with separate restaurant in Chatham neighborhood.
    Where is this motel located?
    The property is located at 7621 S Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,300,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Significant value‑add opportunity with the non‑franchise motel license.; Eligible for substantial City of Chicago grants and TIF funding for facade improvements and full building renovation.; Located within the Greater Chatham Initiative - 87th Street Corridor Improvement Zone.
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